2005 Mazda MAZDA6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6, 1% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car was making a clicking sound and I could fell it in the steering wheel when I was turning. I took it to a mechanic thinking it was a ball joint. He said I needed to replace the control arm it was rusted and ready to fall apart. So I did and it was expensive. The other side wasn't in bad shape at that time but was starting to deteriorate. Well now that one side is stronger than the other it has deteriorated fast and also needs to be replaced asap. I just wanted to complain because I saw the recall for the tribute and I seem to have the same problem as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10621259, filed 2014-08, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10153318Jan 23, 2019Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10142519May 8, 2018Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10185904Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10101062Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10090812Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10098895Nov 4, 2014Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road. Follow steering wheel alignment procedure.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 17% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 16 | 12% |
| 2010 | 29 | 13% |
| 2009 | 36 | 9% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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